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Quality Adult Programming for the Budget Conscious Library . Tanya Pemberton, Adult Services Librarian, Kenton County Public Library Brenda J. Clark, Adult Programmer Assistant, Kenton County Public Library
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Quality Adult Programming for the Budget Conscious Library Tanya Pemberton, Adult Services Librarian, Kenton County Public Library Brenda J. Clark, Adult Programmer Assistant, Kenton County Public Library Everyone’s looking for a bargain and trying to make every penny count. It’s necessary to create affordable and substantial programming to satisfy the needs of our communities. Explore ideas on how to find, utilize or even pull something out of your hat for entertaining and informative programs/events.
Mah Jongg MadnessOne Time cost of $182 per TableThen $32 per Year Upkeep
Art Exhibits for Local SchoolsOne Time Cost of $8 per Sheet for BoardsAnd Regular Purchase of Refrigerator Ties
Chicken RodeoMisc. Small Prizes, Wrangling Volunteers, Chickens and Fencing Borrowed
Christmas in July: Quilling$2.99 for Tool and $2.99 for Paper
Christmas Tree Card CraftScrap Wood and Cards 50 Cents per Box
Things to Remember • Keep your community/audience in mind • Use your resources wisely • Don’t be afraid to try something new • Ask your co-workers and community for ideas • The size of your building and/or your budget won’t make or break your programs • Keep it fun!